Health Professions

New BW Pre-Med Program

BW has unveiled the new Primary Healthcare Advancement Program, a specialized pre-med track linked with early assurance medical school acceptance. Our PHAP program is the only such program in the state of Ohio.

MCAT Waived for Medical School

Learn more about this great opportunity for BW students through the MEDStart Program.

Areas of Medicine

The following is a list of the most common areas of medicine:

Family Medicine

Specialized Surgery

Internal Medicine

Ophthalmology

Emergency Medicine

Radiology

Pediatrics

Urology

Geriatrics

Neurology

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Otolaryngology

Psychiatry

Endocrinology

Anesthesiology

Oncology

General Surgery

Dermatology

Pre-Medical

The strength of a liberal arts-based core curriculum with advanced research opportunities and specialized coursework make Baldwin Wallace University an outstanding place to prepare for a career in medicine.

BW's liberal arts core helps students master the skills of communication, critical thinking and problem solving necessary to succeed in a constantly changing health care environment. Advanced coursework, internships and research opportunities build the skills and knowledge necessary for graduate and professional education.

What Do Physicians Do?

Medicine is one of the most diverse of all professions.Physicians are the principal providers of health care, either by working directly with patients or by working in clinical or research laboratories.As technologies progress, new sub-specialties are being developed, and even traditional areas of medicine require continuing medical education.

Program Description

Baldwin Wallace University offers an excellent foundation for successful entrance into medical school.The most important part of this educational groundwork is the exposure to a widely diverse set of disciplines.Since medical schools prefer broadly-educated students with a depth of character, Baldwin Wallace pre-med students can major in any area and are encouraged to experience a wide spectrum of the liberal arts. Along with individually elected courses, students take the following: